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T217 RTL

1999 Tata Gurkha

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,467 mi
Last recorded60,467 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Tata Gurkha54,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 RTL
MakeTata
ModelGurkha
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 60,467 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,557 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,609 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
3,195
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
fog lamp not working 42
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T217 RTL is a 1999 Tata Gurkha in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 54,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Gurkha fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T217 RTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Gurkha typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T217 RTL is a 1999 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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